Sr. Payroll Analyst

Position: Sr. Payroll Analyst

Reports to Title: Head of North America Payroll

Department/Division: Finance

Primary Work Location: Bloomington, MN

Job Code/Classification: Exempt

Position Overview

Responsible for processing bi-weekly payroll for US locations. Support and manage system integrations of Payroll, HRIS, and Time & Attendance systems. Provide day-to-day customer support to managers and staff relating to utilized systems and processes.

Essential Functions (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Responsible for Payroll, HRIS, and Time & Attendance systems with ADP EV6, ADP Workforce Manager and Workday.
• Maintain the functionality and reliability of the systems to ensure applications meet the needs, requirements, and objectives of the company.
• Process biweekly US payroll.
• Critically review payroll and HRIS procedures.
• Oversee future development activities, including system upgrades and implementation of additional applications and functionality.
• Leads the planning and execution of human resources system projects, business requirements, business processes and workflows, system configuration and changes, controls, and security.
• Manage payroll exceptions to standard policies. Ensure policies are adhered to regarding all payroll and personnel matters.
• Work with peers to set technology priorities and conduct long term planning.
• Ensure processes are effective in meeting customer’s expectations and are operating efficiently.
• Conduct internal system audit for data integrity.
• Ensure data is accurate and complies with Government Agency guidelines.
• Analyze work process design and flow.
• Manage interfaces between vendors and systems.
• Develop reporting and analytical needs for the business, including developing regularly-scheduled reports and ad-hoc reporting.
• Create training materials, guides, and documentation.
• Provide end user training.
• Provides daily support, including researching and resolving HRIS problems, unexpected results or process flaws. Main point of escalation for Payroll/HRIS team to ensure resolution.
• Ensures system compliance with data security and privacy requirements.
• Maintain knowledge of trends and developments of providers, vendors and technology to ensure greater efficiencies are achieved and best practice operations.
• Serve as backup to other Payroll positions
• Additional projects, as assigned

Competencies (Knowledge and Skills needed for this position.)

• Computer experience in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Must be detail oriented and highly organized.
• Previous experience training, coaching and developing team members
• Broad understanding of all aspects of payroll, accounting and HR departments in a manufacturing and service company
• Strong organizational skills, as well as verbal and written communication skills
• Flexibility in work schedule with ability to work longer days during payroll deadlines and year-end processing
• Prior system conversion experience a plus.
• Follow the HR policy including all company and department policies and procedures
• Meet all performance and behavior expectations outlined in the company performance appraisal and / or communicated by management
• Perform responsibilities as directed achieving desired results within expected time frames and with a high degree of quality and professionalism
• Establish and maintain positive and productive work relationships with all staff, customers and business partners
• Demonstrate the behavioral and technical competencies necessary to effectively complete position responsibilities.  Take personal initiative for technical and professional development
• Safeguard sensitive and confidential Company information

Desired Qualifications

Preferred Education: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business or Human Resources; or equivalent work experience and knowledge.

Experience:

• 7+ years of related payroll experience in a multi-state/country environment. 
• Prior system conversion experience a plus.
• Specific training in HRIS, Payroll and Timekeeping Systems
• Computer experience in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) desired

Travel: N/A

Other: N/A

Other Information

Direct reports: No

Indirect reports: No

Working Environment: Home and Office Work Environment - Hybrid

Physical Demands:  Standing, Sitting, Typing

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: Monday – Friday standard business hou